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Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
10-02-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By edokarlb

Just saw the weekly weather forecast. Dry from...

Just saw the weekly weather forecast. Dry from now thru the weekend. Will be around 80 deg.
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
10-01-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By edokarlb

That's great. See you Tuesday. Safe trip.

That's great. See you Tuesday. Safe trip.
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
09-30-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By edokarlb

6th Annual Mid Atlantic Dawn Patrol

3 - 8 October 2017, Virginia Beach Miltary Aviation Museum. The museum has a very large collection of full-size military aircraft. All scale military RC aircraft welcome modeled after planes flown...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
08-20-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,067
Posted By edokarlb

Was a great event last year and looks like it...

Was a great event last year and looks like it will be much better this year. Got 2 new BUSA kits, but unfortunately they won't be finished. Guess I'll have to bring the old Pup again.
Looking...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
10-22-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,222
Posted By edokarlb

I got my copy yesterday. I had placed an advance...

I got my copy yesterday. I had placed an advance order. SKS did another great job.
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
10-13-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,222
Posted By edokarlb

It was a great event. The mix of actual full...

It was a great event. The mix of actual full scale flying planes and the huge array of RC models was super. Can't wait to see what next year brings
Forum: AMA Discussions
06-29-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 918
Views: 58,321
Posted By edokarlb

I wonder if the reason for these restrictions is...

I wonder if the reason for these restrictions is a result of concerns by Dept of Homeland Security? People on FB are showing off how planes, using FPV, can be flown out of LOS, between and under...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
05-04-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,297
Posted By edokarlb

Looked great at the meeting. Sorry I got to field...

Looked great at the meeting. Sorry I got to field too late to see the maiden flight. I heard it looked great.
Karl
Forum: RC Jets
04-04-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,213
Posted By edokarlb

One caution from experience. I am using a metal...

One caution from experience. I am using a metal box with a ceramic tile lining, which is probably not the best. The point is, I once closed the lid without noticing some battery leads were sticking...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,213
Posted By edokarlb

Thanks for starting this thread. Been getting...

Thanks for starting this thread. Been getting lazy lately. Got me to go back and check all my LIPOs. I found one that I forgot to take out of a plane last fall. Going to get more organized with my...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2014, 09:32 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,213
Posted By edokarlb

You're right. I'm always very careful when...

You're right. I'm always very careful when charging LIPOS, but I guess I got careless with the NI-- batteries. I never thought that they would blow apart like that. I do have a better charger, but I...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
04-01-2014, 06:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,297
Posted By edokarlb

Hey Mike, where'd you get the rotary engine?...

Hey Mike, where'd you get the rotary engine? Looks good. Do they make it 1/4 scale?
Karl
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 31,213
Posted By edokarlb

It can happen to other type cells too. I was...

It can happen to other type cells too. I was charging a 5 cell NIMH receiver battery while in my 1/4 scale Pup. The plane was on my bench in the garage and I left it for a few hours. I smelled smoke...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
02-06-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By edokarlb

Well, I decided to make up some fiber glass...

Well, I decided to make up some fiber glass sleeves.
First, I polished the aluminum tube with a very fine sandpaper. I then coated it with a furniture wax.
Then I tightly wrapped the tube with 2...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-29-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By edokarlb

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Junkers_JI.jpg ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Junkers_JI.jpg
heres a link to the J-1. Not pretty, but interesting. I guess I like weird planes.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-29-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By edokarlb

Since it took me almost a year to get this far...

Since it took me almost a year to get this far along, I don't think too many people will have the patience to follow it.
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-28-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By edokarlb

Art, I'm working on a Junkers J-1 with the...

Art,
I'm working on a Junkers J-1 with the upper wingspan of about 10'. Doing the design using CAD. It's a challenging project. Body is partially framed and am now starting to figure out the two...
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-28-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By edokarlb

Thanks, pretty much what I thought. Guess I...

Thanks, pretty much what I thought. Guess I should redesign the rib holes to clear the addition of a sleeve.
Karl
Forum: Scratch Building, Aircraft Design, 3D/CAD
01-27-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By edokarlb

Wing joiner sleeves

I'm using 1" dia aluminum tubes to join removeable wings on a large WW-1 Junkers (my own design). Question is, do I need to provide fiberglass, or other material, sleeves in the wings? The ribs at...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-27-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By edokarlb

I'm ready to try anything. But first I need to...

I'm ready to try anything. But first I need to get the engine out of the plane and onto my test stand where I can work on it easier. I'm not much of a hot shot pilot so I don't think the type prop is...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-24-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By edokarlb

Thanks for the reply. Funny thing, I just took an...

Thanks for the reply. Funny thing, I just took an OS F plug out of my 4 stroke to try. I'm also going to try setting it up right-side up first and then put it in the plane inverted. Maybe I'll go to...
Forum: Glow Engines
09-23-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By edokarlb

Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner. Finally got...

Sorry I haven't gotten back sooner. Finally got to the field a couple of weeks ago, but, had trouble keeping the engine running more than a minute and didn't fly. Noticed a little play in the front...
Forum: Events, Shows and Fun Flys - Airplanes
09-08-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,792
Posted By edokarlb

THe Pup looked good. Need to fly in formation. I...

THe Pup looked good. Need to fly in formation. I got a couple of flights in this afternoon.
karl
Forum: Gas Engines
08-17-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,333
Posted By edokarlb

Thanks. I'll try this next time out, which may...

Thanks. I'll try this next time out, which may not be too soon with the rain we've been having.
Forum: Glow Engines
08-15-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 718
Posted By edokarlb

I haven't flown the plane yet. Maybe this...

I haven't flown the plane yet. Maybe this weekend. I was able to download the manual and it seems to recommend props in the 13" range. I'll try to pick up a 13-8 first. Thanks to both for your help
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